Biggest Bonspiel In Russell History 1950 Wraps Festivities
Local hockey notes recap bantam and juvenile games against Foxwarren and Saltcoats in late December. Russell juniors fall 6-1 to Foxwarren, bantams lose 3-0, and Russell defeats Saltcoats 3-1 before Saltcoats win 7-3 in Saltcoats. January 3 sees Foxwarren Intermediates edging Russell 2-1 after two periods, before Foxwarren surge to six goals in the final frame for a 8-3 final.
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Rustell
Foxwarren
Joalie W. Berzenski
Russell
Fellows
B. Cochrane
D. Adolphe
L. Sehwalm
L. McCann
B. Dunn
J. Cochrane
L. Matheson
Alvin Galatiuk
Nick Parasiuk
Frank Johnson
Peddie
Jack Adolphe
Saltcoats
Russell Memorial
H. Hutchings
Hsein
Pete Riglin
R. MacDonald
N. Folkersen
B. Kerr
F. Hutchings
J. Snedker
C. Hutchings
B. Sweinson
W. Brecker
J. Feusi
L. Scobie
C. Heinrich
Sydney mayor held on murder count
Mayor Donald Jack MacLean of Sydney Nova Scotia faces murder charges in the death of Joseph MacKinnon city registrar of voters. MacKinnon died after being found in an alley and later in hospital. An earlier accident and a hit run car linked to the mayor prompted police attention amid a stream of local names and sporting notes.
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Donald Jack MacLean
Sydney
Joseph MacKinnon
MacKinnon
MacLean
Fenton Heads School Board
The Russell School Board met January 3 with all members present. W E Fenton was elected chair for 1950 and J A Burgess as vice chair. Accounts of 302.54 were approved, 5.00 to the Russell Film Council. Mrs Robertson and Burgess named delegates to the Manitoba Trustees’ Association convention, 30.00 each for expenses. The 1980 budget totals 21,000 with itemized salaries, library, caretaking, fuel, debentures, repairs, and supplies. Meetings set for the first Monday each month at o o’clock.
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Russell School Board
J. A. McKinnon
W. E. Fenton
Chas. Adolphe
Russell Film Council
Robertson
J. A. Burgess
Manitoba Trustees’ Association
Winnipeg
North Western Starts Monday With Seventy Five Rinks
The premier curling event of North Western Manitoba kicks off Monday Jan 9 at Russell with a record 75 rinks. Local and visiting participants include Inglis Binscorth Rossburn Silverton Foxwarren Langenburg Angusville Endcliffe Shoal Lake and entries from Winnipeg Strathclair Roblin Yorkton St Lazare Swan River Minnedosa Oak River and Gilbert Plains. Gordon Kippan draws the five events while six ice sheets rise to ten for the bonspiel. Admission is one dollar for adults two days or 10c daily with lunches provided by the Ladies Auxiliary and curling club members. a smoker for visiting curlers is planned Wed at the A N W hall.
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Manitoba
Russell
Inglis
Binscorth
Rossburn
Silverton
Foxwarren
Langenburg
Angusville
Endcliffe
Shoal Lake
Winnipeg
Strathclair
Roblin
Yorkton
St. Lazare
Swan River
Selsgirth
Minnedosa
Oak River
Marchwell
Birtle
Gilbert Plains
Gordon Kippan
Russell Community Memorial
Memorial Rink
Four Russell Rinks Enter Binscarth Spiel
Latest reports on the Binscarth bonspiel indicate some jewelry may return with Russell entrants. Four rinks from Russell are listed including Frank Clement, Chas Adolphe, Ross Kieper, Bill Walls, Eddie Leifer, George Smellie, Walt Hembroff, Jim Silver, Bill Westwood, Cliff Jackson, Bob Cowan, G Goodmanson, Jim Bibel, Jim Craig, Archie Bridges, and Bert Lebron.
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Binscarth
Russell
Frank Clement
Chas. Adolphe
Ross Kieper
Bill Walls
Eddie Leifer
George Smellie
Walt Hembroff
Jim Silver
Bill Westwood
Cliff Jackson
Bob Cowan
G. Goodmanson
Jim Bibel
Jim Craig
Archie Bridges
Bert “Lebron
Invitation To Young Hockey Enthusiasts
An invitation from Harold Clement’s amateur station invites young hockey enthusiasts to visit his home on Sunday January 22 between 1 and 30 pm. Billy Hewitt, Barrie Ontario radio sport announcer and son of Foster Hewitt, will broadcast a special message and may meet listeners for a personal talk.
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Billy Hewitt
Barrie
Foster Hewitt
Harold Clement
Committees And Officers Named For Russell Town Council
The Russell Town Council held its first 1950 meeting Tuesday with most members sworn in. Committees include Cemetery Gillespie Bicknell Margetts and Public Works Clement Marretts Gillespie. Bylaws by the whole council. Fire Hall Bicknell Margetts Billespie. Parks and Improvements Marrets Clement Gillespie. Finance and Publicity by the whole council. Secretary-treasurer C. J. Maver at 1680. Utility man David Goddard at 100 monthly. Health officer Dr T W Shaw. Town solicitor Wm Hancock. Assessor Hugh R Eade. Only business recorded was paying accounts totaling 242.50.
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Russell Town
Bicknell
Gillespie
Margetts
Clement
Marretts
Billespie
Marets
Comunite
C. J. Ma
Ver
David Goddard
T. W. Shaw
Wm. Hancock
Hugh R. Eade
Ber
Coal Shortage Hits Local Train Service
Canadian National Railways curtails the Russell Neepawa line due to a coal shortage effective Monday Jan 9. The regular Monday Russell passenger train and Tuesday return service will be discontinued for now, while freight shipments and mail delivery along the line continue.
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Canadian National Railways
Russell-Neepawa
Russell
Curlers Honor Jack Drever at Russell Club Event
Former Russell resident Jack Drever was honored by local curlers from the Dauphin group for his help in building the new curling rink. A. G. Smellie spoke for the club, J. A. Burgess presented a photo and electric mantel clock, and Drever led a winning team with Burly Townsend, Sid Glennon and Walter Fordyce.
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Russell
Jack Drever
Dauphin
A. G. Smellie
J. A. Burgess
Jack
Hay Gillespie
George Smellie
Eddie Leifer
Tim Silver
Russell Cline
Gordon Newton
Archie Rea
George Schick
M T S Employee Dies at Foxwarren
Word reached here on Christmas of the sudden death of Joe Franklin at Foxwarren. The obituary notes his service with M T S and details of his death are reported as the community mourns the loss of a longtime employee.
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M.T.S
Joe Franklin
Foxwarren
Mr. Frank
Holidays Bring Festive Spirit Despite High Costs
The season kept public functions well attended and house parties in order. The long weekend disrupted schedules, delaying work at The Banner as two missed days from the start of the week are finally being caught up.
Crowd pleasers keep fans after opening rink game
The soca intermediate hockey team won praise in the first rink game for speed and teamwork. They controlled play and even directed roles for opponents as crowds, though large, still have room for more spectators.
Russell Hosts 188 Curlers for North Western Bonspiel
Next week Russell will host 188 visiting curlers for the North Western Bonspiel. All residents can help by showing hospitality so they depart with praise for the welcome and the good time had there.
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Russell
When the Paper Fails to Come Home
A man rails at his newspaper's shortcomings complaining it serves women with social doings and misses men’s news. He insists on reading every item and ads and vows to go warn them that the paper should better reflect readers’ needs.
Native Son Rollie Clee Dies in Toronto Funeral
Rollie Clee youngest son of the late Alf and Mrs. Clee of Russell died in hospital in Toronto on Sunday. Born in Russell 44 years ago, he was prominent in Canadian book publishing and became president and general manager of a firm led by Mrs. H. A. Bell, formerly of Russell now in Brandon.
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Rollie Clee
Alf Clee
Russell
Toronto
Slee
H. A. Bell
Britain’s 1695 War Tax Affected Bachelors Too
A 1695 war effort against France relied partly on a new tax that impacted bachelors as well as families. The measure aimed to fund military campaigns and sustain support for ongoing conflict, with broader implications for urban life and household budgets.
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Britain
France
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G. Breakey
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